Rezvani debunks Tesla Cybertruck’s bulletproof claims

Tesla vowed the world with the launch of its futuristic-looking Cybertruck. The all-steel body and Musk’s carefree hammer swings at the Cybertruck’s body at its launch further caused many to perceive it to be bullet-proof as well. However, when American carmaker Rezvani put this to the test, the Tesla Cybertruck could only deflect smaller fatal projectiles such as 9mm bullets from a handgun. The more lethal .223-cal rifle shot, AK-47 ammo, and 5.56 rounds proved to penetrate through the heavy stainless sheet body rendering the Cybertruck not ideal for the requirement of a bulletproof vehicle.

Enter Rezvani’s Tank tactical off-road vehicle and Vengeance luxury full-size SUV. Both are made from lightweight composite body armour mounted behind the exterior sheet metal, aiding it to procure the bulletproof tag with B6 ballistic protection accreditation. The approved protection level entails these Rezvani vehicles can fend off everything from a .22 and a .357 Magnum to 7.62 machine gun fire and penetrator rounds. Moreover, Rezvani’s glass is bulletproof to the same standard as the body armour, providing passengers with protection all around the car.

Further optional protection is also offered by Rezvani comprising center console safes and remote tire inflators. The top-spec safety is provided upon checking the Military trim level that equips B6 ballistic protection, bulletproof vests and helmets for all occupants, underbody explosive protection, a smoke screen system, run-flat tires, thermal night vision, reinforced suspension components, electrified door handles, electromagnetic pulse protection, and more.

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Jeep’s 392 Final Edition is the Wrangler’s last hurrah

Some of the most iconic nameplates in the automotive industry were made to bid adieu in recent years, courtesy of impending electrification. That famed list now gets extended with the latest addition of the Jeep Wrangler 392 – the quickest and most powerful Wrangler yet. And Jeep aims to honour this legendary vehicle with a special limited-production Final Edition. Limited to just 3,700 units globally, the Jeep Wrangler 392 Rubicon Final Edition is powered by the same 470 hp 6.4-litre V8 SRT engine. However, the Final Edition units get a factory-installed 8,000-pound-capacity winch, MOPAR heavy-duty rock sliders, a half-inch suspension lift enabling enhanced ground clearance and water fording capabilities and a new hood and fender vent decal package. Inside the cabin, new black nappa leather-trimmed seats, a MOPAR fold-out swing gate table, an onboard air compressor, a Mopar Jeep 83-piece toolkit and all-weather slush mats will be offered in this swansong derivative. Production is set to commence in May 2024 with the 2024 Jeep Wrangler 392 Final Edition expected to arrive in the Middle East in the second half of 2024.

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Alfa Romeo Milano will now be called Alfa Romeo Junior

In a surprising turn of events, Alfa Romeo’s first EV launch – the Milano, will now be called the Alfa Romeo Junior. Alfa Romeo had to incorporate this change as the initial name ‘Milano’ got embroiled in legal complications. The Italian government found it misleading to allow a car to be named after an Italian city and subsequently not get built in Italy. Hence, in the spirit of promoting mutual understanding, Alfa Romeo decided to rename its first-ever EV as Junior which was also the name of Alfa’s 1966 toned-down iteration of the Giulia called the GT 1300 Junior to attract younger fans to the brand. Jean-Philippe Imparato, CEO of Alfa Romeo said, “We decided to change the name, even though we know that we are not required to do so, because we want to preserve the positive emotion that our products have always generated and avoid any type of controversy. The attention to our new sports compact that we’ve received the past few days is quite exciting as we had an unprecedented number of visits to the online configurator, causing the website to crash for a couple hours.”